Audio Space amplifiers

I have the AS ref.3 with the KT88 tubes. This replaced a Llano Designs A200 amp and a Thor TA1000MkII preamp. I have Von Schweikert VR4Sr speakers. I feel the change was an all around improvement. The mid range is much more "organic" or real. It took a long break in, but the bass finally appeared and is excellent. The only concession to the solid state amp is volume which I don't use as much as I used to. I purchased my AS from Von Schweikert Audio after several conversations with Albert. VS upgraded the caps in my amp before shipping it to me. All in all I am very happy and am enjoying listening to music and not thinking about equipment.

I heard their amps at the Audio Karma fest in Michigan. The small room setup they had sounded fantastic, pushing Gini systems LS3/5A monitors with bass modules. This is just my opinion, but I think it was one of the standout rooms of the whole show. I tend to rant and rave about a specific design feature in tube amps: adjustable global negative feedback. This is one of the features these amps have, and without it, your stuck with a feedback point that may not be optimum for your speakers. My tube integrated has this feature, and it's amazing how much difference is acheived with this adjustment. I think these relatively unknown amps are VERY good. Hope this helps.

They were on display at FSI in Montreal last April playing into a set of Harbeth mini monitors. Sources were a Scheu turntable and a Shandling cdp. One of the best sounding rooms at the show and one of the amps I'd investigate if I were to make a change in my system. Sat there quite a while just enjoying the music.

The latest issue of Affordable Audio (November 08) has a review of the Ref 3.1 integrated: http://www.affordableaudio.org

Hi, i have had Audio space amps for long time, i currently have the pre-2 and AS-6m Monos with 300b..They are damn good equipments, reliable ,well built, sound fantastic!!, cheap to buy.. i have more joy using these than my Audio research REF3 with Ref 210 that keep blowing up!!